Head, MRO

Kuok (Singapore) Ltd; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the maritime sector is seeking a skilled professional to manage ship repairs and offshore fabrication projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Naval Engineering and extensive experience in project management. Responsibilities include overseeing technical specifications, managing budgets, and ensuring safety compliance. This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in relevant software tools.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in the industry.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating and commercial bidding to clients.
• Supervise ship repairs and offshore fabrication.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Naval or Marine Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

This position is for PaxOcean Group, a company under Kuok Group Singapore.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Read and understand technical specifications, prepare job lists, work schedules, plan material take-offs, and manpower planning for yard staff and contractors for each project. Alert the commercial and production teams early to potential technical or manpower challenges for repairs or projects.
• Independently carry out estimating and commercial bidding to clients.
• Understand supply chain markets and costing in Saudi Arabia for fabrication, mechanical, and electrical repairs for OSVs.
• Coordinate effectively with JV partners within the Kingdom.
• Forecast manpower, project loads, and material arrivals, including facilities.
• Manage and monitor MRO budgets.
• Review and approve materials as per take-offs and coordinate with the purchasing department for timely delivery.
• Collaborate with clients, commercial teams, subcontractors, and production to ensure procedures and schedules are followed for job completion.
• Ensure safety, discipline, and welfare of all subordinates.
• Supervise and ensure all subordinates execute ship repairs and offshore fabrication per specifications, ensuring quality and safety, and timely completion. Obtain owner’s approval for trade work drawings.
• Promote good housekeeping and safety practices on vessels and workshops. Ensure compliance with safe work procedures.
• Minimize material wastage and account for remaining materials at project end.
• Prepare, review, and set up departmental documents (Risk Assessments, SOPs, audits) with the production team.
• Lead and manage supervisors, foremen, and subcontractors.
• Optimize work processes and equipment utilization.
• Represent the department in daily production and management meetings.
• Ensure all work reports are completed, verified, and submitted on time before vessel handover.
• Monitor vessel daily job deployment reports to meet targets.
• Perform other duties as assigned by production managers.
• Ensure strict adherence to the Permit to Work system, including safety risk assessments and briefings before work begins.
• Prepare tools, equipment, transportation, materials, and manpower, and control man-hours for all jobs.
• Ensure subcontractor work orders are raised promptly after job confirmation.
• Align business objectives with management and staff within designated functions.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or higher in Naval or Marine Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in the industry/environment.
• Ability to read and interpret repair and project specifications, technical drawings.
• Experience in generating plans for tools, equipment, materials, preparing project schedules, and forecasting manpower.
• Proficiency in reading ship structural drawings, mechanical systems, and understanding classification requirements.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Project and AutoCAD.
• Willingness to work overseas and irregular hours for critical and hazardous activities.
• Ability to motivate and lead subordinates.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify potential issues and implement corrective actions.
• Experience in offshore projects, vessel conversions, repairs, material take-off, and project management.
• Familiarity with Saudi maritime and international regulations.